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Connecticut western news., 1887-04-06
SOUTHElELD.

Mrs C.Adams and daughter of Union vile, Ct., are with friends here for a few weeks.
 The very able lecture delivered by Rev A. N. Benedict last Wednesday evening called out quite a number and seemed to be appreciated.
 Stage driver Pratt has quite lame horse and his employers will have t. come out with Q new horse for him no doubt.
 As w. R. Baldwin has sold his mare "Roxy" there is one less very valuable animal in the town.
 One neighbor. at this writing, has set only few tubs for sap. They fail tu catch much yet.
 H. l.. Walling has his engine all in trim for business and is saving whip handles by the thousand.
 Severe colds, or a winter distemper has been and is troubling many about here.
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morning it is much cooler, thermome- ter 4So at o'clock, several coal fires in the house, all of which are we'll patronlzed. Have all had our share of colds. We find one cannot always escape severe colds by visiting the sunny south, any more than they can the sand feas and mosquitoes.
 We spent three days in the old, ancient city of St Augustine, and when it was warm enough to be out visited Fort Marion, or it's surroundings, it being closed to all excepting those fortunate enough to get a pass saw the tribe of Apache Indians, which are encamped within it's walls. They are 8 hard looking set, dressed in war paint, which was about all the dress some of them could boast of One or two good, screeching war whoops of theirs would frighten Jimmy Layhey out of his boots. think the U. s. Government have got their hands full to educate, emancipate and exterminate the horrid varmints.
 Friday, March 18th, was great day in St Augustine. Gen. Lorne was buried there with military honors. All soldiers throughout the state had free pass over the railroads, and from the appearance of things should judge all availed themselves of the privilege to attend. We watched them from the upper piazza of building overlooking the Plaza. X part of the old slave mar ket was decorated, in which lay the body of the great general. in state. It was said to be a grand affair. We remained out but a short time, the weather being so cold it was very un- pleasant, the wind at times blowing almost a gale. We experienced no such weather when here three years ago.
 On Thursday of this week we leave for Aiken, s. O.. stopping over one night with Landlord Case of Saratoga fame. On our arrival there (Aiken), we hope to find mail matter from home, also copy of the News, (which we missed last week on account of our change of base). If the weather is fine, we expect to remain south of Mason < Dixon's line two or three weeks longer, then pull up stakes and start for Litchfield Co.,, State of Conn.,, U. S. A. Eastern Hemisphere.
 I have written the postmaster at St. Augustine to forward all mail matter he has belonging to our party, but he pays no attention whatever. If you say so I will give him notice that his services as postmaster will be dispensed with on and after April 1st, 'S7, and appoint Bill McGinnis to fill the vacancy. We lid not find Joseph Mundry at St. Augustine, but I saw Mrs Charles Dewell.
 If you don't get this write and let me know. Marcus says, impatiently, Hav'nt you signed your name yet It is almost dinner time," so here goes for a recess, twenty minutes for refresh ments. Yours Very Truly,
 s. W. BARNES.
 Jacksonville, Fla, Mar. %, 'S7.
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LETTER FROM FLORIDA.

Editor Qf Neacs:-
 Since I wrote you last, from Palatka, we have changed our base several times and now find ourselves in the suburbs of Jacksonville, at Hotel Roselsnd, some two miles from the heart of the city, nice quiet place overlooking the St Johns river can from our window zee all the boats pass to and from the mouth of the river. Several ocean steamers from New York and other cities, north, have passed within few hundred yards, and with an opera glass the children enjoy looking at them, from the time they first make their appearance until they finally pass from view in the distance. The proprietor, Mr Smith, has built wharf extending 800 feet into the sriver, where the water is of sufficient depth for steamers to make landing, and by giving notice by telephone to the office in the city, excursion boats will stop here and take on parties wishing to make trip to Fort George, at the mouth of the river, and other points of interest on the way. Steamer Monticello has just passed for Nassau.) Can go in almost any direc- ton from here, by water or rail, as that portion of Florida not covered with water is fast being cut up by railroads, running in every direction, flare five cents per mile and no half price for invalids even.)
 Across the river are some very fine residences, a S25,O ,OO0 orange grove, in the center of which Is live oak, with spanish moss This oak Is said to be the largest of the kind in the state. Ii was seven paces around it close to the body, and thirty-one paces across under the brances. In one corner of the grove wAs a large fig tree, under which sever. q persons could stand unseen from out aide its branches. One objection tc living over there, is, there is no way o1 getting to the city without crossing the river, a mile or more. Have seen nc one cross on the ice since We came here, but am told there was ice on the river the winter of 1SS5-6.
 There Is fine lawn connected with the house here where the children, as we'll as older persons, spend many pleasant hours playing croquet, lawr pool, throwing bean bags, and other amusements, while in doors playing cards seems to be the principal game That game I have not yet learned others seem to enjoy it, while to me i is simply Greek.
 Sunday afternoon and evening Vt experienced genuine thunder shower ling nesRN fifteen hours. or unti s1Gsn1ey meaning. Another passed ovel - el = in the asternoon, and thi.
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DIED. HURLBURT.-At Webster, Mass, April 1, Mrs N. T. Hurlburt, aged 24 years Funeral at Ct. Burlington, April 4. RowLEy-At Sharon, March 27, Albert Rowley, aged 81 years. ToY-At Simsbury, April 2, Joseph Toy, aged 79 years.
 McGREGGoR-At his residence, in New York city, March s1, Charles McGreggor, aged 60. Interment at Canaan, Conn.,, April ?. AxTELI.-At Pittsheld, Mass, March %, Wm. D. Axtell, editor and proprietor of the Berkshire County Eagle aged 67 years. Co1T-At Litchf1eld, March 30, suddenly of pneumonia, Henry R. Colt, aged 66 years.
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Sportsmen Take Notice

A IL persons are forbidden fishing, hunting A or shooting on our lands or lands occu- and sheffield and New Marlboro, Mass. R. l.. Tait, NJ. Rood, A. A Lawrence. H. c. Allyn, E. D. Lawrence, Frank s. Good win, W. J. Ferguson, 0. E. Barnes, James M. Shultz. H R. Bunnell, E. II. Barnes, H. o. Barnes. F. H. Smith, H. N. Adams, J. l.. Gillette, Frank MoCarty.
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The new board of selectmen organ.

The new board of selectmen organ ized last week. Lawyer A. 0. Collins is chairman and William Mcdonald clerk. They have appointed the police and other minor officers.
 Mrs 0. R. Joyner, formerly of this town but now of Westfeld, has drawn a pension of S2,OOO and SIP per month, after waiting for it several years. Her son was member of the 49th Massa- chusetts regiment, and died in the ser vice.
 Thomas Kinsella, Jr., and George Follmer of Stockbridge were bound over to the grand jury, by the district court last Wednesday, for larceny from the person of R. J. Jennings in this village last fall, and for selling sleigh which they borrowed of Andrew Buck and appropriating the avails.
 Minnie, wife of Nat T. Hurlburt, formerly of this village, died at Web- ster, Mass, April 1, aged A. The body was brought to the residence of her father, Walter w. Hollenbeck, and the funeral occurred Monday afternoon.
 George Fritz and family are moving back to Cornwall.
 Mrs A. Preston Is on the sick list.
 Mrs S. NJ. Cornell, of Guilford. spent last week at her fathers on Cream Hill
 The Smith Bros. and Mrs George Reed attended the double funeral of their aunt, Mrs Esther Potter, and cousin, Mrs Charles Potter. at Thomas ton on Saturday last; both died very suddenly.
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SPORTSMEN. scHson sATa !!

A IL persons killing, shooting pursuing and A taking in any way, in open or close sea son, Game, Birds and Fish on tho lands and waters owned or occupied by any ofthe under signed in NORTH CANAAN. Conn.,, will be treat will also be prosecuted fr all viola tions of the laws relating to Fish, Game and Birds.
 Lyman Dunning. Geo. K Goodwin, Michael Keane Levi Bronson, Fl. c. Stevens & Son, Miss Sarah Foster. TalmadKe Pulver, Mrs Mary E Clark, Hiram Robsy, Chas Morris, Geo D. Oallame. Leonard Lawrspcs, Frank Gaylord. Wm. Pslton, Frederiek 6reueon Hiram Briggs, Isaac Dssbs. '. .. 1sbests Wm. HAyee. q
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famous battle fields of Virginia and participate with them in genuine camp fire" on historic grounds. The general interest already manifested in the enterprise indicates large atten- dance, and this opportunity to visit 8 location so familiar to Army of Potomac soldiers is rare one. Fredericksburg is not city of large resources for the entertainment of sojourners, but it is promised that all shall be made com fortable. It Is therefore apparent that early replies be sent to the undersigned shall be pleased to furnish any of your readers with any additional informa- tion of this proposed trip.
 Very truly yours, JAMES N. MILLS.
 District Attorneys Office, Brooklyn, N. Y., Adj. Moses F. Odell Post. No. 433, G. A. R.
 [The ITelegram's Editorial Remarks.l We publish on the first page com | munication from Colonel Mills of Brook lyn regarding the laudabls effort now on foot and inaugurated by the mem- bers of the old Sixth Army corps to raise by subscription, in sums of $1 or less, the sum of $2,OOO for the purpose of purchasing one acre of ground in Spottsylvauia, Virginia, where General John Sedgwick fell, instantly killed by the bullet of rebel sharp shooter, and erecting thereon q memorial tablet to the memory of that able, noble and much loved commander.
 This appeal goes direct to the hearts of every patriotic soldier that took part in the great rebellion, more especially those who served in the brave old Sixth Corps and who knew and dearly loved "Uncle John," by which familiar cog nomen he was usually known.
 It Is Q shame that spot like that, where so brave and good man as General Sedgwick laid down his life for his country, should not be marked at least by simple tablet to hls memo ry. All praise Is due to Commander Mills and those who are associated with him in the noble work of raising suffi- cient means to purchase that hal.owed spot and commemorate Uncle Johns" great sacrifice for his country and it's flag.
 General Sedgwick was born in Corn wall, Litchfeld county, this state. Many of the sons of Connecticut fol- lowed his heroic lead, both to victory and to death. Many of them still sur vive and gather around the camp fires at annual reunions and in Grand Army encampments, but their numbers grow less every year. To those and their friends we appeal for aid in this work of loved remembrance of one of the bravest, noblest and best commanders in the Federal army,
 It is not desired that any of the contributions should exceed $1. Any smaller sum will be equally acceptable from such as feel able to help along the work. We request they send their contributions to Colonel J. N. Mills, district attorneys office, Brooklyn, N. l., or to the Telegram office, where they will be published and the amounts forwarded. It is also requested that the Litchfield county papers copy this appeal and take such measures as may seem proper to aid in advancing this meritorious work
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G. w sCovILLE,

UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. Everything requisite for Burisl Purposes furnished at the Shortest Possible Notice. Calls by Telephone "Norfolk D'ug Store. Residence and shop on "The Green"
 NORFOLK, CONN.
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THE CONN. WESTERN NEWS cordially endorses the suggestion of the Hartford Telegram, and offers to forward to Col.
 Mills whatever contributions may be sent to this office and to make acknow- ledgement of same in its columns.
 General Sedgwick was so we'll known and beloved in Litchfeld county that any effort to extol his name would be gliding gold, yet the following tribute from the Winsted Herald is timely
 "During the entire war no general officer was more greatly beloved than "Uncle John" Sedgwick, nor was there another who held to greater extent the respect and esteem of the people of the North. The county which gave him birth should respond generously to this appeal to further enshrine his memory. J
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sus.cr,ps,on Accountable date on ,

9uAscrt ptioM MAcc0uns.-The date on the solorsd slip of paper with the name of the sub ecftocr. shows the time 90 w htch tho sub. soetPsion h paid; thus, K. 5. smith oJulSo, Indicates that Mr. smith hsr paid fol his paper to July s, tSSS Itis hoped that subscribers will zee to ik that siraccoant, ar indicated by the dat, on their papers .is always correct and when they pay for . renewal of theii subscription. will ob erve whethert heir date changed to indicate the proper credit and in the event of an error to in- form us for correction at once. No claimr TOT CT Poes in these accounts wilhereafter be consideree Q0loss presented within thirty dNyA aftsr the payment Is claimed to have been made e the regular receipt ofthe paper with the date to which the subscription Is paid plainly printed thereon Is primS fscis evidence of itsscceptanct a0 correct.
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MI A k R I'D.
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BUsHNELI-MANvEI- Sheffield, March 30 by Rev w. A. Mackey, MT $. Hopkins Bush nell and Miss Sarah E. Manvel
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BORN

BORN. BARNEs-At Clayton, Mass. March 31, daughter to Willie L. Barnes, weight 12 pounds.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-06

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 Canaan, Conn.
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 "Subecribers who do not give express notice to the contrary considered as wishing to continue their subscriptions.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-22
Hieh-SchooI commencement

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
KoKoMo. May 2L-The tenth annual COM
mencement of the New London his school was
held at that place last night. The annual ad-
dress and presentation of diplomas to the gradu-
ating class was made by Prof. Joseph Mills,
of Earlham College. The Junta literary society
connected with this school has the largest library
in the county. embracing over five hundred vol
umes. Professor Scott, who has had charge of
this school for several years handed in his resig
nation. and will soon remove to Dakota to en-
gage in the law profession
CONVICTION. Ind. May 2L-The seventh an
nual commencement of the High school of this
place took place last evening the opera house.
The hall was filled to overlooking. The vocal
music by the quartet excellent Rev.
Switzer invoked the blessing of God. after which
Fred Boord delivered the welcome address.
There was but one graduate, and four of the
girls that graduate next year read essays. First.
Miss Maud Rowland, Never Too Old to Learn"
second Miss Lizzie Miller. ''War and Fame"
the graduate of the evening. Miss Ruth Nelson,
then delivered her Grafton, 1.-The Pilot" Miss
Lizzie Slattery then read essay. Habit of
Procrastination." and followed by Miss
Maud Cox. Mature is Superior to Art" Rev.
F. A. King presented the diploma after which
Rev. E. Conner pronounced the berediction.
The senior alum association held its second
annual banquet at the Normal College building
last Thursday evening, O. P. Lewis delivering
the annual address.
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the play with benign and sympathetic interest
And 1t all on account of the friendship Of Pat
ii for George Slosson, the Chicago billiardist.
Everybody knows by this time that the expert
is accompanying the singer to her home in Wales
as an invited guest few days more and they
will be knocking the balls around the table in
that delightful country, and there will be an
abundance of carroms and strictly technical
kisses. And when Slosson places Nicoiini's tall
hat on the table. and cues his ball so thatit Jumps
clear over the hat and collides with the red ball
near the rail, and then bounding into the air
again, makes a point on the spot ball lying the
window seat in an adjoining rooms PATHS dainty
hands will come together with a resounding
spat, and her wonderful voice viii ring out q
merry .'Ye laggdebabgejabwg ap-pnnk" (which
is Welsh for good shot!"l For Patti always
speaks the vernacular. no matter what land she
may be in. Nicolin cannot. and there was where
he was at a disadvantage in making the
quaintanre of Slosson. 1t began in this city
when F~te was singing her first season here
der Abbey's management. She and Ncolini
were quartered at the Windsor. and the frst
billiard table. The second piano.
During the winter several noted bIlliardsts
were in town, and Nicolini was regu-
lar spectator at the matches they
played. He wandered one day into the billiard
room OF leading hotel and found Slosson prac-
ticlug there. An introduction was readily
ranged, although it was necessary to retain the
services of an interpreter. Their conversation
was of rather formal character. and consisted
mainly IN the exchange of compliments. On the
same day Nicolini sent Siosson a request that
he should give private exhibition of his skill at
the Windsor. Slosson, of course. consented,
and the exhibition took place afternoon
within week. Nicolini and Patti were the only
spectators. Slosson performed number of fam
cy shots, made long runs from given positions at
straight billiards and cushion carroms, and talked
with Patti about the game. AS Nicolini could
not speak English he had to keep still, but his
fingers were all the time aching for the cue,
and eventually, with the assistance OF PATTI
interpreter. game was arranged between the
tenor and the expert Slosson discounted the
tenor and beat him. The entertainment was
peated on several other afternoons during the
season, and once twice Dion. who also in
the city. took part in the exhibitions. How much
Slosson was paid for his services not known,
but when the singers reached Chicago he cour-
teousy invited them to private exhibition. and
they q good deal of each other. Niconi
aud Patti found him q. true gentleman. and the
commercial character 6f the private games soon
disappeared Siosson became a frequent guest
at their hotel whenever they were in the CITY,
He has played many game with Patti herself
who is very fond of the diversion and is fair
player. JOHN FIELD.
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THE ANTI-PoyERTY PEOPLE.

what journal Correspondent Saw and
Heard at One of Their Meetings.
special to the Indianapolis Journal
NEW YORK. May GA man who was strolling
along Fourteenth street in the evening was at
Tacted by huge poster headed by the word
Anti-poverty." 1t was attached to billboard
near the Academy Of Music. and announced the
meeting of the society, whose Herculean aim is
the abolition of the causes of poverty. Equally
prominent with the name of the society on the
poster was the name of DR.. Edward McGlynn,
us president, and in another row Of big. blue
letters the name Of Henry George, the principal
speaker of the evening 1t was q quarter past
Several men were standing about the door of
We Academy, and as the curiosity seeker went
0Nafd the box-ofice TO learn at what hour the
meeting would begin they approached him, one
after another. 10 offer tickets of admission.
How muchr ne asked.
10 was workman. in his best clothes, who
answered. why. they're free, boss; but you
gao get box front seat for half a dollar at
the box-ofacep
me inquirer found al the box Office that the
~ssnng would begin at o'clock, ard strolled
-"ay TO pass the intervening time. Several
1'0pie, men and women, went in while he was
ing down the steps. lie returned at 8. and
"'ia out his hand 10 the first man he met who
AAa a bunch Of tickets
half dollar" said the ticket man.
out thought admission was free" exclaimed
~e inquirer in surprise.
- ven, yes. so it was, replied the other; shut
-' neKsts are all gone now, and you'll have to
my.n
-. eWe you o ticket for a quarter, SIR" said an
80. man, stepping forward. The curiosity
paid twenty-five cents for ticket and
p-'sed inside. He found the house full and
10y Standing room left at the doors. He
). 500 70 the Office and secured place in one of
~ small boxes in the upper tier. The men
AAu offered him admission tickets for money
not members Of the society. They were
,sea'ors. who had collected tickets free until
Nous. louise was full, and then sought to make
IT. " bedding them to late Corners
a., audience was COMPOSED OF comfortably
weu people. and included a great many
or,S piano and an organ were at side
A.. stage. and the confer was occupied by
ON. y more empty chairs, with two upholstered
ns, sns very front. On the side opposite the
varon. were other ebairs all occupied. In
Who parts OF the house stood men
the aa, ~0rs blue badges inscribed with
baskets !. % tne society. They held suggestive
Ing tha - their hands. and seemed to be await
tifuae 1er 10 charge upon the assembled mul
came ~ resentiy a lot Of pretty young women
tie esas1 me stage. and sat IN front chairs at
Iney were followed By an equa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-22
A Big Verdict Set Aside.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. ind. May ol.-This morning.
in the Circuit Court, Judge Heron sustained
the defendants motion for trial in tho
cause of Cunningham vs. the Evansville 81
Terre Haute Railroad Company. This is the
celebrated Vincennes starch-works case, tried
here change of venue from Knox county.
The plaintiffs claimed that in 1879 their prop
erty, valued at 5000. 900. DESTROYED by
sparks from defendants locomotive. One trial
resulted in verdict for the railroad company.
The cause was appealed. and the supreme Court
reversed the decision of the lower court and
sent it back for a retrial The second trial took
place in this city, lasted nearly three weeks. and
ended ten days In the last case the jury
found for the plaintiffs, fixing their damages at
So, 800. This verdict the court this morning
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A Young wife Seriously Shot.

Enec1aI TO tho IndlanaDoIis JouIna5
KokoMo, May 2L-Reports of a shooting af-
fair, Woodlawn school-house, in Clay
township four miles west of here. reached this
city this morning The facts cleaned by the
Journal corr espondent follows:
John Harrison, while fooling with
q revolver discharged its contents, ac-
cidentally, he claims, the bali entering
his Young wife's abdomen. infiicting a terrible
wound t hat will probably prove fatal There ia
strong suspicion among Harrison's neighbours
that the shooting was not accidental, as the
young couple had been having good deal OF
domestic trouble recently, having frequently
come to blows. No arrest has yet been made
The case will be thoroughly investigated.